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Florida Car Accident Claims<\/p>

The 14-Day Rule: What You Need to Know After a Car Accident<\/h1>

Missing this deadline can cost you your right to recover medical expenses and lost wages. Here's what Florida law requires\u2014and what you should do now.<\/p>

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What Is the Florida PIP 14-Day Rule for Car Accident Claims?<\/h2>\n

You must see a doctor within 14 calendar days of a car accident in Florida to keep your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. This is not a deadline to hire a lawyer or file paperwork\u2014it’s a deadline to get a medical evaluation.<\/p>\n

Miss it, and you lose PIP reimbursement for medical bills.<\/p>\n

If you’ve just been in a crash and aren’t sure if you’re injured, or if you’re wondering what counts as “medical treatment,” this guide explains what the 14-day rule requires, why it exists, and what to do now to protect your claim.<\/p>\n

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The Florida PIP 14-Day Rule: The Basics<\/h2>\n

Florida law requires you to seek medical treatment within 14 days of a car accident to qualify for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. This rule applies to every car accident in Florida, no matter who was at fault.<\/p>\n

PIP is mandatory in every auto insurance policy in Florida. It pays for your medical expenses and lost wages after an accident, regardless of who caused the crash. The 14-day window is the gate: if you don’t go through it, you lose these benefits.<\/p>\n

This is not a deadline to file a claim or hire an attorney.<\/strong> It’s a deadline to see a doctor. Many people miss this and wait too long, thinking they have more time than they actually do.<\/p>\n

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What Does “Within 14 Days” Actually Mean?<\/h2>\n

The 14 days starts on the date of the accident and runs for 14 calendar days\u2014not business days.<\/p>\n

You must receive initial medical treatment<\/strong> that is provided, supervised, ordered, or prescribed by a physician, dentist, chiropractic physician, or APRN (or received at a hospital or from emergency medical services) within that window. Initial treatment means an evaluation, examination, or diagnosis\u2014not necessarily surgery or ongoing care.<\/p>\n

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